Counselors in Training

For Grades 11

Giving back to the special place that has given them so much.

Our Counselors in Training (CITs) are our oldest campers—ready to embrace the challenge of stepping into leadership roles while still enjoying the magic of camp. This pivotal summer marks their transition from camper to counselor, blending hands-on experience with meaningful personal growth.

The CIT Program is designed to provide an incredible camp experience while cultivating the skills, maturity, and mindset needed to become a great counselor. CITs engage in daily leadership training and shadow camp staff to better understand the responsibilities of the role. They take the lead on two of our biggest all-camp events—SING and Olympics—putting their planning, teamwork, and initiative to the test.

Beyond camp duties, our CITs play a vital role in giving back. Through community service initiatives and fundraising efforts for organizations like Project Morry and SCOPE, they learn the value of social good and the impact they can make beyond IHC. At IHC, we believe in raising thoughtful leaders—and our CITs help lead the way.

As one camper once said, “It’s tough to work somewhere that has always been a great place to play.” We understand that the shift from camper to counselor can be a big leap, which is why our CIT Program serves as an essential bridge—empowering young leaders to grow with purpose, give back with heart, and lead with confidence.

Sing

SING splits the camp into three CIT-lead teams where they are asked to write a variety of songs, dances, performances, and skits. The event requires the teams to create costumes and backgrounds for their performances incorporating a number of the creative arts activities that are offered at camp. Campers sing and perform their hearts out, while the CITs learn about becoming great leaders, being organized, and putting on a great show.

Olympics

The Olympics is a camp tradition that goes back almost a century and incorporates all of the campers' favorite activities and sports into one major four-day event. The campers are split into two teams and cheer, compete, and celebrate each other throughout the entire time. Two particular events stand out more than most, as the annual Rope Burn and Pioneering competitions are events that are anticipated all summer long. They have yet to disappoint.

When we think of our childhood and teen summer years, it's all about camp. In addition, we were extremely impressed with Camp IHC's facilities and serene friendly environment.

Marni G.

We send our kids to camp to live in the moment, to make the best of each day, and to appreciate being outdoors and trying new things. They learn confidence, responsibility, teamwork, loyalty, and develop life-long friendships. From this experience they get a second family with great role models where they learn great life skills and important values.Camp just makes them happy, and IHC is truly part of who they are!

Wendy and Artie E.

We send our kids to Camp IHC because it's the perfect balance between old school philosophies and modern day thinking. We think our kids get to experience a freedom of expression and an outlet that is different from their day-to-day life during the school year.

Beth L.

I attended IHC camp for seven summers and words cannot describe the experiences I had at that place. In just a few words camp was awesome, amazing, and I can truly say one of the best experiences of my life.

Lucas P.

We send our kids to IHC because it provides them with an opportunity to grow and develop in a nurturing and fun environment. We have seen all three of our children return from summer camp with confidence, poise, and high levels of self esteem.

Melanie and Brad B.

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